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1. Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling—
     Calling for you and for me;
   Patiently Jesus is waiting and watching—
     Watching for you and for me!
• Come home! come home!
    Ye who are weary, come home!
  Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
      Calling, O sinner, come home!
2. Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading—
     Pleading for you and for me?
   Why should we linger and heed not His mercies—
     Mercies for you and for me?
3. Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing—
     Passing from you and from me;
   Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming—
     Coming for you and for me!
4. Oh, for the wonderful love He has promised—
     Promised for you and for me!
   Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon—
     Pardon for you and for me!

Feb. 6, 2009WendyRockford, IL, United StatesI recently heard this song for the first time at a funeral, and it reminded me of the short time we have to take Jesus as a Savior and go home to Him at the end. It has renewed a desire to find Jesus that I had lost after finding no inspiration after attending one of the more "modern" churches. Even though I am young at only 26, I find these classic gospel songs move me so much more than the new songs sung in churches.

Aug. 1, 2006H P HarveyTexas, U.S.A.O come home! I love this song because of the powerful words spoken of Jesus' soft and tender love towards man. The Lord loves you and I so much and desires that all man would come to him; for it is He who will truly give us rest from our weary condition (Matt 11:28). The Lord has helped me so many times in singing, "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling" because I can always come to His wonderful love and recieve His abundant mercy. I pray that no matter what my life holds, I can say at the end that softly and tenderly Jesus is calling.

Jan. 20, 2003Janice RinesPasadena, MD, U.S.A.This is my favorite song. I miss my hometown church and one of the fondest memories I carry with me was the hymns we always sang in church. I was always a member of the choir also. There is great comfort in the familiarity of these hymns I grew up with. I guess I'm old fashioned or set in my ways as they say but the new music just isn't the same. I am so glad I found your site because now I have my very own hymnal through this site. I am so happy to be able to hear these songs, as well as see the words too. Most I remember, but not neccessarily every verse. I'm not sure why exactly but Softly and Tenderly has always been my favorite since I was a little girl. It's the comfort of knowing that He's always there and I have always believed He does call softly and tenderly and is always waiting for us to come home. Thank you so much for sharing your site with me and others. I can't wait to share this with my neighbor. I'm sure she will be excited as well. Thank you again and may God bless you!